The Knack... and How to Get It
“Some have it, some don't.”
Synopsis
A nebbish schoolteacher begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal to teach him 'the knack' – how to score with women. Serendipitously, the men meet up with a new girl in town, as well as a friendly lunatic who can’t help but paint things white.
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Allan Arkush on THE KNACK
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-02-12
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Rita Tushingham
Nancy Jones
Ray Brooks
Tolen
Michael Crawford
Colin
Donal Donnelly
Tom
William Dexter
Dress Shop Owner
Charles Dyer
Man in Photo Booth
Margot Thomas
Female Teacher
John Bluthal
Angry Father
Wensley Pithey
Teacher
Frank Sieman
Surveyor
Bruce Lacey
Surveyor's Asst.
Peter Copley
Picture Owner
Timothy Bateson
Junkyard Owner
Dandy Nichols
Tom's Landlady
Jane Birkin
Girl on Motorbike (uncredited)
Jacqueline Bisset
Extra (uncredited)
Pattie Boyd
Girl Perfuming Ankle (uncredited)
Eve Eden
Eve (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Wood
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Knack... and How to Get It
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Woodfall Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
Charles Wood, Ann Jellicoe
John Barry
David Watkin
Antony Gibbs
Oscar Lewenstein, Leigh Aman, Michael Deeley
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lester
Director
Charles Wood
Screenplay
Oscar Lewenstein
Producer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Jocelyn Rickards
Costume Design
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Knack... and How to Get It about?
A nebbish schoolteacher begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal to teach him 'the knack' – how to score with women. Serendipitously, the men meet up with a new girl in town, as well as a friendly lunatic who can’t help but paint things white.
Who directed The Knack... and How to Get It?
The Knack... and How to Get It was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in The Knack... and How to Get It?
The principal cast of The Knack... and How to Get It includes Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly, William Dexter.
When was The Knack... and How to Get It released and how long is it?
The Knack... and How to Get It was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Knack... and How to Get It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Knack... and How to Get It was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Knack... and How to Get It?
The Knack... and How to Get It holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).